Interview on GPB

Interview on GPB

We have completed five weeks of the legislative session and last week I, again, introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage in Georgia from $5.15 and hour to $15 an hour. It is an absolutely disgrace that our state minimum wage is so low.  Our state leaders are always...
State of the State

State of the State

Governor Kemp’s State of the State Address Last week, starting 1/23/2023, we heard Governor Kemp’s State of the State address. A few things stood out for me. Education Governor Kemp seeks to dedicate an additional $1.9 billion in the current and upcoming budgets...
MLK Parade, The Budget and the New Session

MLK Parade, The Budget and the New Session

MLK Parade Last week started off with the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and I had the pleasure of walking in the Martin Luther King March with the Labor community. The last 15 years I have been the MC for the Rally at the end of the March. I sure am proud to be able...
Swearing in 2023

Swearing in 2023

On January 9, 2023, I was sworn in for my 6th term as a Georgia State Representative for district 109. For this term, I am the Chairman of the Gwinnett House delegation.  I am looking  forward to serving with the largest class of first term legislators.  That is 43...
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

I want to wish everybody joy, happiness and good health this holiday season.  Stay safe and warm. With that being said, we are experiencing extremely cold weather this holiday and Governor Kemp has issued a state of emergency for Georgia.  Gwinnett County has opened...